With 230 vineyards, here's how to tackle NZ's Wine Trail
Be careful not to lose your heart, or max out your wallet, on this meandering journey to the country’s most spectacular cellar doors.
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Be careful not to lose your heart, or max out your wallet, on this meandering journey to the country’s most spectacular cellar doors.
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Three tastings and a midday meal in the heart of the Wairarapa.
Martinborough, in the heart of New Zealand's Wairarapa wine region, is a drawcard for thirsty Wellingtonians.
“Usually this time of year we have lots of European backpackers floating around and this year we don’t.” Wineries and contractors were aware of the labour crunch and had been trying to get more staff via advertising and through Work and Income, he said. “We just don’t have the number of people that we require to do the handpicking in our region.” The harvest was due to start in early March and run for just over a month. Viticultural contractors were searching nationwide, but a lack of affordable accommodation in Martinborough also made it difficult to recruit. Panadda Wall,...